BLS Recertification

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American Heart Association Basic Life Support -BLS(HC,LS)

Stanford Children's Health

Basic Life Support (BLS)

The goal of BLS is to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

<h2>Please review latest updates:</h2><ol><li><a href="https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/3j8emzqvw34d4hcsjov3j7vm1xntt8ub" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Transfer of Funds Process (SCH &amp; SHC Employees only)</strong></a></li><ul><li>TOF Form Download (<a href="https://stanfordchildrens.sharepoint.com/sites/ConnectAnywhere/PatientCareServices/revive/Shared%20Documents/Transfer%20of%20Funds%20Form%202020-11-19.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://stanfordmedicine.app.box.com/file/743608917631?s=57m9sfy4ks7gioe78pkl6yignt4q5q3f" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LPCH Box</a>)</li></ul></ol>

<h2>Summary</h2><p>The Revive Initiative's program at Stanford Children's Health provides a unique learning environment that is based on the scientific evidence of the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The goal of this course is to provide a foundation for saving lives from cardiac arrest, with a focus on high quality CPR and team dynamics.</p><h2>Overview</h2><ul><li>This course includes a hands-on skills check for participants</li><li>After successfully registering, you will receive an email confirmation with additional details</li></ul><h2>Course Learning Objectives</h2><ul><li>The importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival</li><li>All of the Steps of the Chain of Survival and to apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival</li><li>Recognize the signs of a person needing CPR</li><li>Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children and infants</li><li>The importance of early use of an AED and demonstration of its use</li><li>Provide effective ventilations while using a barrier device</li><li>The importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performing as an effective team member</li><li>The technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants</li></ul><h2>Continuing Education</h2><p>As per California Board of Registered Nursing policy, this course does not qualify for CE's.</p><h2>Registration Fees</h2><ul><li><strong><strong>General Admission</strong></strong>: $75</li><li><a href="https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/3yiyaotz7e56f6i0acgwwf7tiiipkj3u" title="https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/3yiyaotz7e56f6i0acgwwf7tiiipkj3u" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Stanford Children's Employee</strong></strong></a>: $75</li><li><strong><strong>Stanford Health Care Employee</strong></strong>: $75</li></ul><p>Please be advised for direct payment, we only accept credit cards for course fees and materials. Once registered, you will receive an Eventbrite confirmation email as a receipt.</p><ul><li><strong><strong>Educational Reimbursement (LPCH Employees Only)</strong></strong>: Eligible employees need to secure prior approval from their managers through AccessHR. As per <a href="https://stanfordchildrens.sharepoint.com/sites/ConnectAnywhere/HR/Pages/hr-educational-assistance.aspx" title="https://stanfordchildrens.sharepoint.com/sites/ConnectAnywhere/HR/Pages/hr-educational-assistance.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stanford Children's Health Reimbursement Guidelines</a>, the employee must then submit the credit card receipt and proof of completion for reimbursement.</li><li><a href="https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/3j8emzqvw34d4hcsjov3j7vm1xntt8ub" title="https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/3j8emzqvw34d4hcsjov3j7vm1xntt8ub" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Department Funds via Transfer of Funds (LPCH &amp; SHC Employees Only)</strong></strong></a>: Eligible employees may use 'TOF' promo code to register, then submit completed TOF form (<a href="https://stanfordchildrens.sharepoint.com/sites/ConnectAnywhere/PatientCareServices/revive/Shared%20Documents/Transfer%20of%20Funds%20Form%202020-11-19.pdf" title="https://stanfordchildrens.sharepoint.com/sites/ConnectAnywhere/PatientCareServices/revive/Shared%20Documents/Transfer%20of%20Funds%20Form%202020-11-19.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Link 1: LPCH Intranet</a> and <a href="https://stanfordmedicine.app.box.com/file/743608917631?s=57m9sfy4ks7gioe78pkl6yignt4q5q3f" title="https://stanfordmedicine.app.box.com/file/743608917631?s=57m9sfy4ks7gioe78pkl6yignt4q5q3f" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Link 2: LPCH Box</a>) to Revive@stanfordchildrens.org.</li></ul><h2>Course Materials</h2><ul><li><a href="https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls" title="https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>BLS HeartCode</strong></strong></a>: Prior to attending course, please purchase and complete the online <a href="https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls" title="https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BLS HeartCode</a> module. Once module and post-survey are completed, you'll receive Completion Certificate which you'll need to turn in as a printout at BLS course.</li></ul><h2>Policies and Disclaimers</h2><ul><li><a href="https://stanfordmedicine.app.box.com/file/754400001219" title="https://stanfordmedicine.app.box.com/file/754400001219" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cancellation &amp; Refund Policy</a></li><li><a href="https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/iiecj9uvvkjoau9zhib9hhnq8zinp6ay" title="https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/iiecj9uvvkjoau9zhib9hhnq8zinp6ay" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Allergy Disclaimer</a></li><li><a href="https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/tmntn8zhksob4oj5g3r9eankc7ena88h" title="https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/tmntn8zhksob4oj5g3r9eankc7ena88h" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">American Heart Association Disclaimer</a></li></ul><h2>BLS Course Completion eCards</h2><p>Upon completion of all BLS course options, you will receive a AHA BLS course completion card valid for 2 years. This card will be emailed from eCards@heart.org to the address submitted with registration by 5pm of the course date.</p><h2>Contact Us</h2><p>For registration assistance and inquiries please contact us at Revive@stanfordchildrens.org or 650-497-9324.</p>

<h2>BLS Course Offering Summary</h2><h3>1. BLS Provider</h3><ul><li><strong>Summary</strong>: Recommended for Healthcare Providers new to BLS or those seeking renewal of current BLS certification with a thorough refresher</li><li><strong>Course Length</strong>: 3 hour in-person, instructor led session</li></ul><h3>2. BLS Recertification</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/classes/class-detail?evt=BLS&amp;isgroup=1&amp;id=133161342159&amp;title=bls-recertification" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><strong>Summary</strong>:<strong> </strong>Recommended for Healthcare Providers seeking renewal of current BLS certification.</li><li><strong>Course Length</strong>: Est. 1-1.5 hours online (eSims, eLearning, Exam) + 1 hour in-person skills session</li><li><strong>Description</strong>: Blended learning course includes a self-directed online BLS HeartCode eLearning module followed by a hands-on session for skills practice and testing.</li><li><strong>Prerequisite</strong>: Online BLS HeartCode course must be completed prior to attending skills session.  Once done, bring a printout of Completion Certificate to hand in at skills session.</li></ul>

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